Last seen: Feb 24, 2025
So maybe you found a bug that should be easily fixed. The shutoff.py script wasn't taking into account the possibility of not using a Multiplexer. Mak...
The error you see 'tca_select(j)' is the script assuming you are using more than 1 OLED. With more than 1 OLED, the use of a Multiplexer is required, ...
Yes, just substitute the first code snippet for the 2nd code snippet below. I tried it and it works well. else: #draw wind direction using numbers ...
This isn't very elegant but it will work. ap, wndsp = txt.split('\n')txt = ap + '\n' + str(dir) + chr(176) + '@' + wndsp It deconstructs the 't...
Good question, and great catch. I am making the assumption that the only time the 'On' button would be pressed is when the RPI is powered down, and th...
Around Line 302, replace this function with the one there (or make the changes); def oledcenter(txt, ch, font, wndir=0, dim=dimswitch, onoff = 0, pa...
Mez, I was able to play with this a bit and it looks doable. It should be in the next release. It will be setup in such a way as the builder can choos...
I'm sorry they sent you the wrong type. Here's a link to another source on Amazon. Here's a pic from that product page that shows the 3 wire setup alo...
Mez, I can look at doing that. The reason for the arrow was to limit the space needed so that the font could remain as big as possible. If we are able...
Hi Lance, That is going to be an awesome map with that many LED's. I can't wait to see a picture of it. If I understand your first question; Yes you...
The software was written for WS2811 string or WS2812 strip which only use 3 wires, +5v, Gnd and Data. If your string has a fourth wire for a Clock sig...
Yes, this will be fixed in an upcoming update. However, if you don't mind editing the script a bit you should be able to help this. From the command...
Hi, Sorry for the issues. The errors you are getting have to do with the OLED display feature. So if you are not using the OLED display feature be s...
Hi Mez, That's how I've wired all the ones I've built. I use the power supply for the LED's to supply 5v to pins 2 and 4, and Grd to pin 6. I haven...